DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Toyota Corolla is not exotic. Adolescent boys do not have posters of Corollas on their bedroom walls. Corollas have not racked up hundreds of victories in racing series around the world (although highly-modified examples have competed, and won, in the World Rally Championship l ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
PR Newswire VENTURA, Calif., May 12, 2011 VENTURA, Calif., May 12, 2011 -- Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. ("Clean Diesel" or the "Company"), a cleantech emissions reduction company, announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. Total first quarter revenue was $13.8 million, up 11.3% ... Continue reading
SAE International Assistant Editor Ryan Gehm Wins Golden Quill Award
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 12, 2011 -- Ryan Gehm, assistant editor with SAE International's Automotive Engineering International (AEI) magazine, is a 2011 Golden Quill winner in the "Science/Technology, Magazines" category. The Golden Quill Awards are presented by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania and recognize professi ... Continue reading
Ford Commits to Reconsidering USCAP Membership
May 12, 2011 Ford CEO Pressed on Ford's Membership in Anti-Energy USCAP Lobbying Group at Annual Shareholder Meeting by National Center for Public Policy Research WASHINGTON, May 12, 2011 -- Ford CEO Alan Mulally has committed to reconsidering his company's membership in a corporate-environmental movement lobby organiz ... Continue reading
Bill Cyphers Named Sr. Vice President, Sales for Subaru of America
PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 12, 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 12, 2011 -- Subaru of America has announced that Bill Cyphers has been named sr. vice president, sales. Cyphers is a seasoned member of the SOA executive team and has held a number of executive positions at Subaru. Most recently Cyphers was the regional ... Continue reading
GM to Make Announcements at Flint Engine, Bay City Facilities
May 12 General Motors will make positive business announcements on Friday in Flint and Bay City. Date: Friday, May 13, 2011 What: P ositive news announcement for Flint Engine and Bay City Components Location details: Flint Engine Operations, 2100 Bristol Road, Flint, Michigan 48551 GM Manufacturing Manager Larry Zahner ... Continue reading
Alcoa, CCIEE Announce Memorandum of Understanding to Increase Global Cooperation
BEIJING, China--Alcoa and the China Center for International Economic Exchange (CCIEE) announced today that they will collaborate on a number of substantive issues ranging from economic development to environmental protection. âThis MoU will make substantial progress on this front.â This is the first such agr ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2011 "Every dollar invested in diesel retrofits and replacements yields at least $13 in environmental and public health benefits. It's hard to find a better investment in public health." ââ¬â Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum WASHINGTON, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A U ... Continue reading
Green Automotive to Showcase All Electric SUV at Orange County Technology Summit
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) (www.usaelectricauto.com) announced today that it plans to showcase its Companyââ¬â¢s All-Electric Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) at the Orange County Technology Influencer Mixer and Summit on May 16, 2011 at the Atrium Hotel in Irvine, California. Green A ... Continue reading
26 Receive SAE International Forest R. McFarland Award
PR Newswire WARRENDALE, Pa., May 12, 2011 WARRENDALE, Pa., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Twenty-six mobility engineering professionals have been honored with the SAE International Forest R. McFarland Award. This award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions toward the work of the SAE Enginee ... Continue reading
National Safety Council praises Indiana legislature for passing texting law
ITASCA, Ill.--The National Safety Council applauds the Indiana legislature and Governor Mitch Daniels for passing and enacting Senate Bill 18, a bill that will prohibit people of all ages from texting while driving. The National Safety Council estimates at least 100,000 motor vehicle crashes each year involve drivers w ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Flat in First Quarter of 2011, Comerica Bank Reports
DALLAS, May 12, 2011 -- The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.2 weeks of median family income in the first quarter of 2011, unchanged from its fourth quarter 2010 level. Consumers on average spent $400 more (an increase of two percent) on new cars in the first quarter. The average rates on ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Exceeds 2010 Goal for Spending with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
DEARBORN, Mich., May 12, 2011 -- In 2010, Ford Motor Company purchased $4.1 billion in goods and services from its U.S. minority- and women-owned business enterprises Ford exceeded its goal to source more than 10 percent of U.S. spending with diverse suppliers Ford is partnering with Michigan Minority Supplier Developm ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER REVIEW
2011 Toyota Highlander Review, Specs, Prices and Comparisons INTRO TO THE 2011 Toyota HIGHLANDER VEHICLE, Woman's Toyota Review ... Continue reading
NACS Chairman To Congress: "We Need Your Assistance" to Sell Renewable Fuels
WASHINGTON – Convenience store retailers, who sell 80 percent of the country’s motor fuels, want the opportunity to sell more renewable fuels, but they need help from Congress to do so, said NACS Chairman Jeff Miller today in testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy Power. ... Continue reading
ARCA Series Team News - Sean Corr Prepared For Toledo Assault
TOLEDO, May 12, 2011: ARCA Racing Series Rookie of the Year candidate Sean Corr currently occupies eighth in the championship standings entering Sundayâs Menards 200 at Toledo Speedway. But, after three races, the Goshen, New York native is looking for more than just a solid position in their bid for a championshi ... Continue reading
ARCA Series Team News - ARCA Debut Offers Clear Goals And Strict Agenda For Jared Marks
TOLEDO, May 12, 2011: After a mixture of various forms of Late Model competition this season, 16-year old Jared Marks will finally be able to make his stock car debut in Sundayâs Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway. Marks will drive a second entry for Tony Marks Racing (TMR), one of the ... Continue reading
JEGS/CRA Series Team News - Cody Coughlin Calm And Focused Heading Into Illiana 100
SCHERERVILLE, May 12, 2011: Although he's just 15 years old, rookie Late Model Stock Car racer Cody Coughlin brings the focus of a veteran to this Saturday's Illiana 100 presented by JEGS.com at Illiana Motor Speedway. Coughlin and his JEGS.com Chevrolet crew weren't happy with the start to the 2011 JEGS/CRA All-Stars ... Continue reading
IndyCar Team News - Simona de Silvestro Fans Get A Glimpse Outside The Car
Indianapolis, May 12, 2011: Before she steps into the cockpit for the 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500, Simona de Silvestro wants to show her fans what life outside the car is like. Her team, HVM Racing, has once again partnered with social media company, Zideo, to produce an insider's look into de Silvestro's ... Continue reading
IndyCar Event News - Speed, Howard And Baguette Conference
Scott Speed, Bobby Rahal, Jay Howard and Bertrand Baguette Teleconference: IZOD IndyCar Series drivers Scott Speed, Bertrand Baguette, Jay Howard and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and current team owner Bobby Rahal participated in a teleconference today to discuss the opening of track activity at the Indianapolis Motor ... Continue reading
NASCAR Team News - Bayne to Sit Out Monster Mile
CONCORD, May 11, 2011: Roush Fenway Racing will hold Trevor Bayne out of this weekâs Nationwide Series race at Dover International Speedway. Fellow Tennessee native Kevin Swindell will fill in for Bayne in the No. 16 Roush Fenway Mustang this weekend in the Nationwide Series race. âTrevorâs symptoms have ... Continue reading
POWRi Series Team News - Knepper Heads Into Belle-Clair With Mixed Emotions
Belle-Clair, May 11, 2011: Nick Knepper goes into Belle-Clair for POWRi Midgets with mixed emotions Friday; Lucas Oil series races Saturday at Macon Nick Knepper will be driving on his home-town track Friday night when the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series races at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill. Itâ ... Continue reading
<b>Harley Earle-designed car will also be on display when Tacoma, Wash. museum opens in May 2012</b> TACOMA, May 11, 2011: LeMay â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM) is going Italian. For the first time, a vehicle â a 1927 LaSalle 303 Roadster â from the soon-to-open, four-story, 165,000-sq.-ft. Washington ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo.--Alternative fuels are gaining significant traction in the transit bus sector, which has long been an important early adopter market for low-emissions drive trains. Several different fuels are typically used in such buses, including hybrid electric, natural gas in either liquid or compressed form, and hy ... Continue reading
Continental Tire the Americas Invests $224 Million in Illinois Facility, Adding 444 Jobs
MOUNT VERNON, Ill., May 12, 2011 -- Increasing demand for Continental and General brand passenger and light truck tires in North and South America is the driving force behind a $224 million investment announced today by Continental Tire the Americas, LLC. (CTA). Â Along with the investment come a total of 444 new full ... Continue reading
2011 Ford F-150 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
DEARBORN, Mich., May 12, 2011 -- 2011 Ford F-150 SuperCrew has been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick for models built after February 2011. Ford now has 11 vehicles on the road that have earned Top Safety Pick ratings Ford F-150 features a number of safety and stability systems including Safety Canopyî side curtain ... Continue reading
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Markets to Approach $10 Billion in 2011, Says ABI Research
LONDON--Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have been expensive add-on technical features for luxury vehicles for over 10 years. During 2011, or perhaps more accurately Model Year 2012, features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and low-speed collision mitigation will finally become availab ... Continue reading
NAVIGON Updates Android Navigation App with Tablet Support, Weather and Parking Features
HAMBURG, Germany--NAVIGON AG, a leading provider of mobile phone on-board navigation, today announced a major free update for its Android navigation app, MobileNavigator. The app is now compatible with Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), turning smartphones and tablets into premium navigation devices comparable to standalone unit ... Continue reading
LEAP Auto Loans Provides Financing Alternatives for Consumers Facing Repossession or Bankruptcy
SAN DIEGO--After a year of testing and development, LEAP Auto Loans, an auto leasing company serving consumers that have difficulty obtaining credit, has introduced a new leasing program that helps consumers facing repossession or bankruptcy keep their cars. LEAP works with lenders to mitigate their losses on defaulted ... Continue reading
Sierra and Yukon V8s Balance Fuel Efficiency, Capability
PONTIAC, Mich., May 12, 2011 -- It takes a powerful and capable engine to pull a 10,000-pound trailer or carry a nearly 2,000-pound payload, but when cargo is left behind, Active Fuel Management (AFM) helps drivers get more miles out of a gallon of gas. AFM enables many of the V8 engines in GMC Sierra pickups and Yukon ... Continue reading
Porsche to Build New U.S. Headquarters in Atlanta
ATLANTA, May 12, 2011 -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) today announced it will build a new headquarters in Atlanta, the city it has called home for thirteen years. The new complex will be located in the "Aerotropolis Atlanta" development site, near the brand new International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta ... Continue reading
GPS Insight and NISC Partner to Help Members Increase Efficiency
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--GPS Insight, a leading provider of GPS tracking solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, and the National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) announce a partnership that integrates GPS Insightââ¬â¢s tracking technology into NISCââ¬â¢s Outage Management System, SmartTr ... Continue reading
TomTom On A Mission To Reduce Traffic For All
CONCORD, Mass.--TomTom, the worldââ¬â¢s leading provider of location and navigation products and services, announced the companyââ¬â¢s mission to reduce traffic congestion for everyone as part of its Traffic Manifesto. With congestion affecting millions of people every day - creating psychological ... Continue reading
Experts At Fleet World Vote Superb Estate Best In Class
The Skoda Superb Estate has won the award for Best Estate Car in the 2011 Fleet World Honours. ... Continue reading
Double Top For Ford In The 2011 Fleet World Honours
Ford has scooped a double win at the 2011 Fleet World Honours for all-new Focus and Transit. ... Continue reading
Two Awards In A Single Day For Stunning Seat Alhambra
Seat is today celebrating not one but two highly significant award wins for the newest member of its range: the practical Alhambra MPV. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Announces New Collaboration With Zagato
Aston Martin announces an exciting new collaboration with renowned Italian design house Zagato in the 50th anniversary year of the iconic DB4GT Zagato. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Wins A Brace Of Awards In Diesel Car's 'Car Of The Year 2011'
Peugeot has further cause to celebrate today after scooping a brace of accolades in the coveted Diesel Car Magazine, 'Car of the Year Awards 2011'. ... Continue reading
Citroen DS3 Named Car Of The Year By Diesel Car Magazine
Diesel Car magazine has acclaimed the Citroen DS3 with two highly prestigious honours in its annual awards: Best Small Car and overall Car of the Year 2011. With diesel-powered cars from every market segment eligible for the Car of the Year title, Citroen's premium quality supermini shone brightly to earn this latest t ... Continue reading
Jaguar XF Wins Best Executive Diesel Award For An Incredible Fourth Time
The Jaguar XF has once again won the Best Executive Car category in the Diesel Car Magazine Awards - the fourth time the British-built XF has scooped the award. ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 19/52
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
New Fuso Canter: Market Launch In Australia
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) used the Brisbane Truck Show (May 5 to 8) as a platform for launching its new Canter light truck in Australia. ... Continue reading
Little Benefit For Small Business In Federal Budget
Treasurer Wayne Swan delivered a Budget that looks ahead to a return to surplus in two years' time. This is a positive move by the Gillard Government, as is the intention to lift productivity and remove capacity constraints. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 23.1% Global Sales Growth In April
Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for April 2011, recording a total of 214,817 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 23.1%. ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Ranger Goes Big On Creature Comforts
Say the word and your wish will be the all-new global Ford Ranger's command. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Improves Sales And Profits
Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) ended the financial year through March 31, 2011, with increased consolidated sales and profits compared to the previous year, despite a severe market situation. ... Continue reading
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